Care Hard Action Wheels
The Care Action Wheels give students simple, 30-second to 5-minute actions they can actually do - at school, at home, or in their community. Each wheel focuses on a different way students build habits that support wellbeing, belonging, and positive environments through practice, not pressure.
Care Hard Wheel
What it builds: Awareness and balance across self, others, and the world
Best used: August, December, March (transitions & overload periods)
Risk factors addressed: Overwhelm, impulsivity, disconnection
Research note: Predictable, small actions help reduce stress and improve emotional regulation in children.
Got Ur Back Wheel
What it builds: Belonging, peer support, and social safety
Best used: September, February (bullying, loneliness, social hierarchy spikes)
Risk factors addressed: Isolation, exclusion, peer conflict
Research note: Strong peer connection is a protective factor against bullying and emotional distress.
Awesome Advocate Wheel
What it builds: Self-support, focus, and resilience through action
Best used: October, January, April (academic pressure & motivation dips)
Risk factors addressed: Anxiety, burnout, self-doubt
Research note: Goal-setting and self-regulation habits are linked to improved persistence and academic engagement.
Leave It Better
What it builds: Responsibility for shared spaces and community pride
Best used: November, May, June (reflection and contribution cycles)
Risk factors addressed: Apathy, disengagement, “I don’t matter” thinking
Research note: Contribution-based activities increase student agency and school connectedness.